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The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church…The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church…
The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.
London : s.n., 1697
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
5. The Increase and Edification of the Church depends upon the Success of their Ministry.
6. If they fall or miscarry, God is greatly dishonoured, and his Ways and People reproached.
2dly. They ought to show a reverential Estimation of them,1 being Christ's Ambassadors, also called Rulers, Angels, &c. they that honour them, and receive them, ⟨p. 13⟩honour and receive Jesus Christ.2 Esteem them very highly in Love for their Work sake. Again, he saith, Let the Elders that rule well, 3be accounted worthy of double Honour, especially they who labour in Word and Doctrine: that is, as I conceive, such that are most laborious.
2dly. They ought to shew a reverential Estimation of them,1 being Christ's Ambassadors, also called Rulers, Angels, &c. they that honour them, and receive them, ⟨p. 13⟩honour and receive Jesus Christ.2 Esteem them very highly in Love for their Work sake. Again, he saith, Let the Elders that rule well,